A great show full of local talent you’ve seen at the He’s the Blogger, I’m the DJ events, and west coast rapper Dom Kennedy as the headliner. Only $12 bucks at the Grog Shop. Roll through after the Wale signing!
New Slum Village from their recent, and final, album “Villa Manifesto”. This track features Dilla, Posdnuos from De La Soul, and even some Phife Dawg at the end. What else do you really need to know? Hit play.
If you haven’t heard the newest Roots album, shame on you! It’s incredible… and here’s a dope video from Rik Cordero to compliment a dope song.
I’ve seen Freddie Gibbs perform twice now (SXSW and Pitchfork Fest), and both times have affirmed that this man is as real as they come. He didn’t drop a word out of any verse during his entire set- I was very impressed. The Gary, Indiana emcee has a mixtape dropping August 3rd called “Str8 Killa, No Filla” as well as an EP titled “Str8 Killa” which will be available on iTunes. This smooth track above is on that mixtape, and you can grab a free download here.
Karmaloop TV caught up with up and coming emcee Fashawn to talk music, current projects, and brands he’s feeling.
Here’s another review of a recent mixtape that myself and GoodMike did over on Eighty81. It’s a good tape, read on for more and the link after the jump!
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This rhymer should need no introduction. Dom Kennedy has had it cracking in LA for quite some time now, with a total of four mixtapes under his belt. The most recent, From the Westside with Love, is full of dope laid-back beats and rhymes. Dom recently shout the video for “1997″, above.
A LOT of hip hop music dropped this past week/weekend so I thought I’d give a little recap. Not only was was there Chip and Steph’s Independence Day mixtape, but also new music from Mick Boogie and DJ Jazzy Jeff, DC artist Phil Adé, and Value Pack 5 by Columbus natives Fly Union. Makes sure you catch up on all these mixtapes below, as well as grabbing an official copy of Big Boi’s solo record “Sir Luscious Leftfoot: the Son of Chico Dusty” which came out Tuesday. Pheeeew, come get you some… if you haven’t done so yet:
Mick Boogie x DJ Jazzy Jeff – Summertime
A mix like this should be a no brainer for any Cleveland music fan. Next family DJ Steph Floss and rapper Chip tha Ripper collab for this special holiday mixtape entitled Independence Day. Look for Chip’s collaboration with Chuck Inglish in the form of Gift Raps, coming later this month.
Bravo is a local emcee we’ve supported in the past and his new album/mixtape ‘Grey Area’ has finally dropped. It’s presented by Yours Truly and DJ EV… download here. There will also be a party tomorrow at Mercury Lounge to celebrate the release. See you there!
Free Energy is a great band name. So its only right that a band with such a free-spirited sound have an appropriate name. This song feels like speeding down the highway in the summertime in a convertible with all your friends. A simple and modern breed of classic rock that’s as catchy as it is fun… check it.
New music from The Roots is too good to pass up. Questlove feels the band’s late night gig has contributed to their 10,000 hours rule achievement, and this new record is going to be the proof. This is the title track from How I Got Over, which drops tomorrow. It features guest spots from John Legend, Blu, Joanna Newsome, Phonté, and more.
